UNDERSTANDING GOD’S TIMES AND SEASONS
“But for you who fear My name the Sun of Righteousness will arise with healing in His wings..” Malachi 4:2
September 26 - October 25, 2022
Blessings for the Hebrew Month of Tishrei
Tishrei—The Seventh Month of the Hebrew Year 5783
Sept. 26–Oct. 25, 2022
A New Beginning
Tishrei—The Seventh Month of the Hebrew Year 5783
Sept. 26–Oct. 25, 2022
A New Beginning
The first day of the seventh Hebrew month, Tishrei, is not referred to as Rosh Chodesh—head of the month, but is known as Rosh Hashanah—head of the year. It is the beginning of the new Hebrew Year 5783. Note the three feasts/special days this month: Blowing of Trumpets (or shofars)—a daylong event on Tishrei 1 (Sept. 26) heralding the new year; the Day of Atonement on Tishrei 10 (Oct. 5); and the Feast of Tabernacles from Tishrei 15–21 (Oct. 10–16).
Let’s also remember this Hebrew decade of the “80s” is tied to the Hebrew letter pey, which carries the meaning of “mouth” and “speaking.” God is speaking loud and clear this decade. We know 5781 was about the voice of God the Father, and 5782 was about the voice/message of Jesus and His salvation being heard loud and clear. 5783 ushers in the voice and great move of Holy Spirit in the 3 in 1.
・Agreement—Be in full agreement with the Lord and walk with Him that way each day.
・Something has been completed and now we are entering into a new beginning.
・The Lord will not be silent. We will see mercy and we will see retribution.
1. Tishrei is the month of Ephraim, the second son of Joseph. Be fruitful and multiply. See Genesis 49:22, which reads, “Joseph is a fruitful bough … his branches run over the wall.” Also see Genesis 49:26, which states, “The blessings of your father have excelled the blessings of my ancestors.” Be sure to have a mindset of receiving blessings and speaking about them.
2. The seventh month. The “dearest” of months—because all sevens are dear to God, creating the most “satiated” or “full” month. We are now at a new beginning. Think, “fullness of God.” God wants us to expect blessing and fullness from Him. The more we daily walk and talk with Him, the more we will experience His blessing and fullness overflowing in us.
3. The month where divine providence creates a “beginning.” This is the beginning of the Hebrew year 5783. We must be in full agreement with the Lord and what He is doing. Not only is it the beginning of a new year, but it’s also the beginning of harvest in this era of great harvest.
4. The beginning of six months of “reflected light.” This changes our environment, the way we process time, the way we work, the way crops grow, and the way we harvest. Think of yourself as one who reflects the glory of the Lord all around you. See Isaiah 60:1–9, John 8:12 [1], and John 9:5 [2]. Think of God reflecting His glory on you.
5. Month of the Hebrew letter lamed [ל], which signifies the aspiration to return to your absolute source. We start the new year right by dedicating ourselves to Him—by declaring He is our source in all things. Thank God for the shaking during Covid to remove distractions and wrong things in our lives.
6. The month of return. We need to declare that things that have been scattered will come back. (The devil wants to scatter and dissipate; the Lord wants to gather and strengthen.) I feel many of us will see much restoration—whether personal, in families, in work/ministry, or in vision.
7. Month of Libra (the scales). The deeds of man are weighed, and judgment is released. Note that the Day of Atonement, the tenth day of Tishrei (Oct. 5), is considered a day of judgment. Declare, “Lord, You are in charge of the whole world and You release Your judgments at the right time.”
8. Month of “touch.” Think of the woman who pressed through and touched Jesus’s garments (see Luke 8:40–48). This is the time to touch and be touched by the Lord in a deeper way.
9. This is a time of spiritual awakening. Be sure to remove that which would keep you from returning or entering into the fullness God has for you.
10. Purge yourself of bitterness. At the head of the year—this month—you must purge yourself of bitterness. In the first month, Nissan, we had to watch out for bitterness. Now in the seventh month, go a step further and make sure you are purged of all bitterness—against people, against yourself, and against the Lord (see Hebrews 12:15 [3]).
11. A month of well-balanced control. Some things are coming to completion; others are just beginning.
12. This month is also linked with Joseph, which refers to a double portion. See Genesis 49:22–26. Joseph had two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, who became two of the twelve tribes of Israel. Rejoice because God has a double portion for you!
(This material comes from notes taken from a series of lectures by Chuck Pierce [Glory of Zion].
References
[1] “Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life’” (John 8:12).
[2] “As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world” (John 9:5).
[3] “See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God, that no one be like a bitter root springing up and causing trouble, and through it many become defiled” (Heb. 12:15, NET).
Let’s also remember this Hebrew decade of the “80s” is tied to the Hebrew letter pey, which carries the meaning of “mouth” and “speaking.” God is speaking loud and clear this decade. We know 5781 was about the voice of God the Father, and 5782 was about the voice/message of Jesus and His salvation being heard loud and clear. 5783 ushers in the voice and great move of Holy Spirit in the 3 in 1.
・Agreement—Be in full agreement with the Lord and walk with Him that way each day.
・Something has been completed and now we are entering into a new beginning.
・The Lord will not be silent. We will see mercy and we will see retribution.
1. Tishrei is the month of Ephraim, the second son of Joseph. Be fruitful and multiply. See Genesis 49:22, which reads, “Joseph is a fruitful bough … his branches run over the wall.” Also see Genesis 49:26, which states, “The blessings of your father have excelled the blessings of my ancestors.” Be sure to have a mindset of receiving blessings and speaking about them.
2. The seventh month. The “dearest” of months—because all sevens are dear to God, creating the most “satiated” or “full” month. We are now at a new beginning. Think, “fullness of God.” God wants us to expect blessing and fullness from Him. The more we daily walk and talk with Him, the more we will experience His blessing and fullness overflowing in us.
3. The month where divine providence creates a “beginning.” This is the beginning of the Hebrew year 5783. We must be in full agreement with the Lord and what He is doing. Not only is it the beginning of a new year, but it’s also the beginning of harvest in this era of great harvest.
4. The beginning of six months of “reflected light.” This changes our environment, the way we process time, the way we work, the way crops grow, and the way we harvest. Think of yourself as one who reflects the glory of the Lord all around you. See Isaiah 60:1–9, John 8:12 [1], and John 9:5 [2]. Think of God reflecting His glory on you.
5. Month of the Hebrew letter lamed [ל], which signifies the aspiration to return to your absolute source. We start the new year right by dedicating ourselves to Him—by declaring He is our source in all things. Thank God for the shaking during Covid to remove distractions and wrong things in our lives.
6. The month of return. We need to declare that things that have been scattered will come back. (The devil wants to scatter and dissipate; the Lord wants to gather and strengthen.) I feel many of us will see much restoration—whether personal, in families, in work/ministry, or in vision.
7. Month of Libra (the scales). The deeds of man are weighed, and judgment is released. Note that the Day of Atonement, the tenth day of Tishrei (Oct. 5), is considered a day of judgment. Declare, “Lord, You are in charge of the whole world and You release Your judgments at the right time.”
8. Month of “touch.” Think of the woman who pressed through and touched Jesus’s garments (see Luke 8:40–48). This is the time to touch and be touched by the Lord in a deeper way.
9. This is a time of spiritual awakening. Be sure to remove that which would keep you from returning or entering into the fullness God has for you.
10. Purge yourself of bitterness. At the head of the year—this month—you must purge yourself of bitterness. In the first month, Nissan, we had to watch out for bitterness. Now in the seventh month, go a step further and make sure you are purged of all bitterness—against people, against yourself, and against the Lord (see Hebrews 12:15 [3]).
11. A month of well-balanced control. Some things are coming to completion; others are just beginning.
12. This month is also linked with Joseph, which refers to a double portion. See Genesis 49:22–26. Joseph had two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, who became two of the twelve tribes of Israel. Rejoice because God has a double portion for you!
(This material comes from notes taken from a series of lectures by Chuck Pierce [Glory of Zion].
References
[1] “Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life’” (John 8:12).
[2] “As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world” (John 9:5).
[3] “See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God, that no one be like a bitter root springing up and causing trouble, and through it many become defiled” (Heb. 12:15, NET).
August 28 - September 25, 2022
Blessings for the Hebrew Month of Elul
Elul—The Sixth Month of the Hebrew Year 5782
August 28–September 25, 2022
Elul—The Sixth Month of the Hebrew Year 5782
August 28–September 25, 2022
The Month of Elul
1. The month of the tribe of Gad. When Gad was being born Leah said, “A troop comes” (Gen. 30:11), which indicates increase. Also note Jacob’s blessing in Genesis 49:19, which states, “Even though a troop will trample over him, he shall triumph.” This indicates that this is a month of triumph and victory.
2. The month to camp—or to find your place in the order of camps—in the company of the Lord. A mistrust of others or a desire to “go at it alone” are because of roots of rejection or an orphan spirit. Last month was about shifting into our identity. The more we are connected to and are part of God’s family, the more this shifting will come about.
3. The month of rewards. Rewards begin to manifest over what you have done. Think “reward,” and ask the Holy Spirit to help you to be able to see all the good things God is giving you. You will begin to reap what you have sown. If you constantly labor and never see the reward, you’ll get burned out. You need to know how to abound [1]. Also in these end times, let us remember the sowing-reaping cycle is rapidly speeding up.
4. The month the King is in the field. He is coming to visit us and to help us in our work and ministry. I like the story of Ruth. Boaz came and visited the field she was gleaning in. Her life completely changed. God has the same waiting for us.
5. The month of the Hebrew letter yod [י]. Yod is connected to the number ten. It’s the only letter that is suspended in midair; it indicates appointed mercy from the hand of God. Ask Him for mercy for any situation in your life that needs solving.
6. The month of Virgo (the maiden). “I am my beloved’s, and my beloved is mine” (Song of Sol. 6:3). The more we are connected to His family, the more we enter into intimacy with Him. Again think of Ruth. She drew near to Boaz and claimed her family rights. God wants us to draw near to Him so He can give us all the “rights and blessings” provided for us in Jesus.
7. A month to run into the tower of might—a strength greater than yours that can encompass you. You don’t have to be strong all the time, but you can enter into His strength (see Proverbs 18:10 [2]).
8. A month for inner knowledge of peace to be activated. Always find time to “regroup” in order to be whole.
9. The “point month.” The understanding of the beginning so you can begin to reach your end.
10. The month to fix what has been broken. (If He doesn’t tell you it’s fixable, let it go.)
11. The month of complex systems beginning to be managed.
12. The “mother month.” The month of nurturing. This month is apostolic, just like Av. Whom are you looking after? Who is looking after you?
13. The month where Rebecca gave birth to Jacob and Esau. Do you “birth” blessing, or something that God is going to hate later on? What are you contending for? What is contending for you?
14. The month to control the sense of action and good or bad emotions. You need to be sure your emotions are in good order. God gives us great ability to stand in the midst of emotional conflict and still abound. You don’t need to be someone who is unstable or unreliable. You have the ability to be a burden bearer.
(Notes taken from a series given by Chuck Pierce [Glory of Zion].
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References
[1] “I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound” (Phil. 4:12).
[2] “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe” (Prov. 18:10
1. The month of the tribe of Gad. When Gad was being born Leah said, “A troop comes” (Gen. 30:11), which indicates increase. Also note Jacob’s blessing in Genesis 49:19, which states, “Even though a troop will trample over him, he shall triumph.” This indicates that this is a month of triumph and victory.
2. The month to camp—or to find your place in the order of camps—in the company of the Lord. A mistrust of others or a desire to “go at it alone” are because of roots of rejection or an orphan spirit. Last month was about shifting into our identity. The more we are connected to and are part of God’s family, the more this shifting will come about.
3. The month of rewards. Rewards begin to manifest over what you have done. Think “reward,” and ask the Holy Spirit to help you to be able to see all the good things God is giving you. You will begin to reap what you have sown. If you constantly labor and never see the reward, you’ll get burned out. You need to know how to abound [1]. Also in these end times, let us remember the sowing-reaping cycle is rapidly speeding up.
4. The month the King is in the field. He is coming to visit us and to help us in our work and ministry. I like the story of Ruth. Boaz came and visited the field she was gleaning in. Her life completely changed. God has the same waiting for us.
5. The month of the Hebrew letter yod [י]. Yod is connected to the number ten. It’s the only letter that is suspended in midair; it indicates appointed mercy from the hand of God. Ask Him for mercy for any situation in your life that needs solving.
6. The month of Virgo (the maiden). “I am my beloved’s, and my beloved is mine” (Song of Sol. 6:3). The more we are connected to His family, the more we enter into intimacy with Him. Again think of Ruth. She drew near to Boaz and claimed her family rights. God wants us to draw near to Him so He can give us all the “rights and blessings” provided for us in Jesus.
7. A month to run into the tower of might—a strength greater than yours that can encompass you. You don’t have to be strong all the time, but you can enter into His strength (see Proverbs 18:10 [2]).
8. A month for inner knowledge of peace to be activated. Always find time to “regroup” in order to be whole.
9. The “point month.” The understanding of the beginning so you can begin to reach your end.
10. The month to fix what has been broken. (If He doesn’t tell you it’s fixable, let it go.)
11. The month of complex systems beginning to be managed.
12. The “mother month.” The month of nurturing. This month is apostolic, just like Av. Whom are you looking after? Who is looking after you?
13. The month where Rebecca gave birth to Jacob and Esau. Do you “birth” blessing, or something that God is going to hate later on? What are you contending for? What is contending for you?
14. The month to control the sense of action and good or bad emotions. You need to be sure your emotions are in good order. God gives us great ability to stand in the midst of emotional conflict and still abound. You don’t need to be someone who is unstable or unreliable. You have the ability to be a burden bearer.
(Notes taken from a series given by Chuck Pierce [Glory of Zion].
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References
[1] “I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound” (Phil. 4:12).
[2] “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe” (Prov. 18:10
July 29 - August 27, 2022
Blessings for the Hebrew Month of Av
Av—The Fifth Month of the Hebrew Year 5782
July 29–August 27, 2022
Let the Lion Rise Up Inside of Us So We Can Surge Ahead
Av—The Fifth Month of the Hebrew Year 5782
July 29–August 27, 2022
Let the Lion Rise Up Inside of Us So We Can Surge Ahead
1. It’s the month of the constellation of the lion, and therefore also the month the lion roars. The Lord, the Lion of Judah, is roaring for us (Joel 3:16) [1]. We are still in the “dire straits” (Tammuz 17–Av 9 [July 16–August 6]). The Lord’s expectation for us is to shine brighter and brighter, regardless of the stress or pressure we may feel. Trials and testing don’t last forever. The Lord is roaring from Zion, the place of God’s presence. He wants to roar in us and through us. How do we let the Lion roar in us? Declare you are a mighty warrior (Joel 3:9), and keep on declaring it. Be joyful and confident.
2. The month of Simeon, which means “to hear; to be concerned.” We want to be concerned that we will in fact be able to continue moving ahead. Simeon messed up, just like Reuben (the previous month), who was unstable. Simeon was called an “instrument of cruelty” (Gen. 49:5). Also, there seemed to be instability, perhaps from his mother, Leah, who felt that bearing him would earn her husband’s love (see Gen. 29:31–33) [2]. We are grafted into the great inheritance God has for us. However, when there is instability in our bloodline (as was the case with Simeon—and as is the case with most of us), we need to develop spiritual discipline, as demons will try to convince you to align and agree with them. They understand how to use our iniquitous patterns to pull us backwards. Make sure your thinking aligns with His—that you are a warrior and more than a conqueror through Jesus. Be joyful and confident, and be sure to keep declaring these things.
3. The month that you decide on what you have heard. You need to make a decision. “Will I just hear what God has told me, or will I actually do it?” He is saying, “Let the Lion rise up in you.” Do that by calling on the warrior/overcomer anointing. One of the best methods of meditating is to declare what God has said. Keep declaring that you are a warrior and a conqueror in all things.
4. Av is called the “low-point month.” Historically, bad things have happened to Israel on the 9th of Av. A few examples follow. First, Av 8 (August 5) is when the ten spies gave a negative report, and Av 9 (August 6) is when the people cried out and decided not to enter the Promised Land. Second, the first temple was destroyed by the Babylonians on Av 9 in 423 B.C. Third, the Romans destroyed the second temple on Av 9 in 69 A.D. Fourth, the Jews were ordered out of England on this date in 1290. Fifth, the Jews were expelled from Spain in 1492 on this same day. Sixth, even the Holocaust is connected in that the stage and conditions for WW2 were set in motion by WW1, which started when Germany declared war on Russia in 1914 on the 9th of Av.
The point isn’t to be fearful about this date (because Paul told us not to regard one day above another [Col. 2:16]) [3], but that we should take it as a reminder to be on guard as watchmen on the wall (Isa. 62:6) [4] Peter told us, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour” (1 Pet. 5:8).
5. Av is also known as the “high-point month” because of Av 15 (August 12), the day the last Israelite of the old generation died in the wilderness. Thus, Israel was once again poised to enter the Promised Land.
6. The month of the Hebrew letter tet [ט], which resembles a womb. We need to understand that the struggles during Tammuz and Av are like birth pangs. They are not something to be merely endured, but know that God wants to birth something. Tribulations are preparation for more blessing. Paul writes, “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory” (2 Cor. 4:17).
7. The month where God destroys so that He can reconstruct. The forty years in the wilderness can be viewed as a destroying of old, wrong foundations of mistrust and unbelief. Since we have been shining and declaring, we can trust old hindrances have been destroyed and that we can surge ahead into what God has for us.
8. The month where the earth begins to contract. Watch for earthquakes. The secret of the pregnancy begins to move into the earth realm. When you hear of earthquakes, know that God is getting ready to birth something.
9. The month that also means “there is an iniquity.” However, we don’t need to let it continue. You must change for the better, or you will gradually get worse. Pray, “Lord, show me my iniquities so that they can be uprooted.” Choosing to shine in praise and worship, and choosing to declare you are His warrior will do much to uproot iniquitous patterns.
10. The month where the kingdom advances through partnership and connections. Be very aware of your partnerships. If we’ve been responding with more praise and worship, and if we’ve been faithful in making declarations, then we can expect the Lord will have birthed new connections for advance.
11. The month to develop a new level of discernment, or you will unwittingly oppose God’s counsel and advice. Note Psalm 32. He takes hold of the reins. Don’t resist the leading of the Holy Spirit. Meditate on what God has spoken or shown. As we do so, we’ll see an increase of His wisdom in us, as well as an increase in discernment.
(This material comes from notes taken from a series of lectures [on CD] given by Chuck Pierce [Glory of Zion].
--References
[1] “The Lord roars from Zion” (Joel 3:16).
[2] “When the Lord saw that Leah was unloved, he enabled her to become pregnant while Rachel remained childless. So Leah became pregnant and gave birth to a son. She named him Reuben, for she said, ‘The Lord has looked with pity on my oppressed condition. Surely my husband will love me now.’ She became pregnant again and had another son. She said, ‘Because the Lord heard that I was unloved, he gave me this one too.’ So she named him Simeon” (Gen. 29:31–33).
[3] “Therefore do not let anyone judge you with respect to food or drink, or in the matter of a feast, new moon, or Sabbath days” (Col. 2:16).
[4] “I post watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem; they should keep praying all day and all night. You who pray to the Lord, don’t be silent!” (Isa. 62:6).
2. The month of Simeon, which means “to hear; to be concerned.” We want to be concerned that we will in fact be able to continue moving ahead. Simeon messed up, just like Reuben (the previous month), who was unstable. Simeon was called an “instrument of cruelty” (Gen. 49:5). Also, there seemed to be instability, perhaps from his mother, Leah, who felt that bearing him would earn her husband’s love (see Gen. 29:31–33) [2]. We are grafted into the great inheritance God has for us. However, when there is instability in our bloodline (as was the case with Simeon—and as is the case with most of us), we need to develop spiritual discipline, as demons will try to convince you to align and agree with them. They understand how to use our iniquitous patterns to pull us backwards. Make sure your thinking aligns with His—that you are a warrior and more than a conqueror through Jesus. Be joyful and confident, and be sure to keep declaring these things.
3. The month that you decide on what you have heard. You need to make a decision. “Will I just hear what God has told me, or will I actually do it?” He is saying, “Let the Lion rise up in you.” Do that by calling on the warrior/overcomer anointing. One of the best methods of meditating is to declare what God has said. Keep declaring that you are a warrior and a conqueror in all things.
4. Av is called the “low-point month.” Historically, bad things have happened to Israel on the 9th of Av. A few examples follow. First, Av 8 (August 5) is when the ten spies gave a negative report, and Av 9 (August 6) is when the people cried out and decided not to enter the Promised Land. Second, the first temple was destroyed by the Babylonians on Av 9 in 423 B.C. Third, the Romans destroyed the second temple on Av 9 in 69 A.D. Fourth, the Jews were ordered out of England on this date in 1290. Fifth, the Jews were expelled from Spain in 1492 on this same day. Sixth, even the Holocaust is connected in that the stage and conditions for WW2 were set in motion by WW1, which started when Germany declared war on Russia in 1914 on the 9th of Av.
The point isn’t to be fearful about this date (because Paul told us not to regard one day above another [Col. 2:16]) [3], but that we should take it as a reminder to be on guard as watchmen on the wall (Isa. 62:6) [4] Peter told us, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour” (1 Pet. 5:8).
5. Av is also known as the “high-point month” because of Av 15 (August 12), the day the last Israelite of the old generation died in the wilderness. Thus, Israel was once again poised to enter the Promised Land.
6. The month of the Hebrew letter tet [ט], which resembles a womb. We need to understand that the struggles during Tammuz and Av are like birth pangs. They are not something to be merely endured, but know that God wants to birth something. Tribulations are preparation for more blessing. Paul writes, “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory” (2 Cor. 4:17).
7. The month where God destroys so that He can reconstruct. The forty years in the wilderness can be viewed as a destroying of old, wrong foundations of mistrust and unbelief. Since we have been shining and declaring, we can trust old hindrances have been destroyed and that we can surge ahead into what God has for us.
8. The month where the earth begins to contract. Watch for earthquakes. The secret of the pregnancy begins to move into the earth realm. When you hear of earthquakes, know that God is getting ready to birth something.
9. The month that also means “there is an iniquity.” However, we don’t need to let it continue. You must change for the better, or you will gradually get worse. Pray, “Lord, show me my iniquities so that they can be uprooted.” Choosing to shine in praise and worship, and choosing to declare you are His warrior will do much to uproot iniquitous patterns.
10. The month where the kingdom advances through partnership and connections. Be very aware of your partnerships. If we’ve been responding with more praise and worship, and if we’ve been faithful in making declarations, then we can expect the Lord will have birthed new connections for advance.
11. The month to develop a new level of discernment, or you will unwittingly oppose God’s counsel and advice. Note Psalm 32. He takes hold of the reins. Don’t resist the leading of the Holy Spirit. Meditate on what God has spoken or shown. As we do so, we’ll see an increase of His wisdom in us, as well as an increase in discernment.
(This material comes from notes taken from a series of lectures [on CD] given by Chuck Pierce [Glory of Zion].
--References
[1] “The Lord roars from Zion” (Joel 3:16).
[2] “When the Lord saw that Leah was unloved, he enabled her to become pregnant while Rachel remained childless. So Leah became pregnant and gave birth to a son. She named him Reuben, for she said, ‘The Lord has looked with pity on my oppressed condition. Surely my husband will love me now.’ She became pregnant again and had another son. She said, ‘Because the Lord heard that I was unloved, he gave me this one too.’ So she named him Simeon” (Gen. 29:31–33).
[3] “Therefore do not let anyone judge you with respect to food or drink, or in the matter of a feast, new moon, or Sabbath days” (Col. 2:16).
[4] “I post watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem; they should keep praying all day and all night. You who pray to the Lord, don’t be silent!” (Isa. 62:6).
June 30 - July 28, 2022
Blessings for the Hebrew Month of Tammuz
Tammuz—The Fourth Month of the Hebrew Year 5782
June 30–July 28, 2022
1. A month to see and establish the brilliance of your righteousness. Even when negative things happen, we can shine brighter and brighter through praise and declaration. See Isaiah 58:8 [1], Psalm 112:4 [2], and Daniel 12:3 [3]. Note that Jerusalem fell to the Babylonians during this month (see Jeremiah 39:2) [4], a very negative thing. However in this same month, Ezekiel also saw the glory of God (Ezekiel 1:1) [5]. Believe to see the glory of God. Remember that we have just come through Pentecost, which has to do with words that we speak. God wants us to declare His truth, His gospel, and His power. As we do so, the more He confirms with signs and wonders and miracles (Heb. 2:4) [6]. Remember this whole decade of the 5780s is linked with proclaiming and declaring. Let’s shine in what we say! Declare, “I choose the boldness to make positive declarations!”
2. A month to make choices so we fulfill our potential. The month of the tribe of Reuben. He lost his inheritance as firstborn. Reuben is an example of someone with great potential who didn’t deal with his basic issues and failed to excel. The Lord wants to deal with blind spots and other unresolved issues so we can spring ahead. Genesis 49:3–4 describes Reuben: “Beginning of power; excellence and dignity; unstable as water” [7]. Declare, “Lord, I am relying on you every day to help me deal with my blind spots!”
3. A month to shine through our worship (Worship even when there are delays). God wants us to really shine this month, and one of the ways will be through worship. Ask the Lord to take your worship to a new level. Note that Moses’s face glowed after being with the Lord. Also notice that the people worshiped the golden calf (Exod. 32:1) [8] because they couldn’t accept delay. Therefore, thank God for any delay and keep worshiping Him. As we submit to Him in worship, He also brings issues in our lives into submission. Also note that God has given praise to us as a horn or weapon (Ps. 148:14 [9]). Declare, “Lord, no matter what situation I find myself in, I will choose to praise You!”
4. A month to either accept your calling or to speak an evil report of who you are. We have a choice of which it will be. People fall into negativity because they don’t know how to speak out who they are. You must like yourself. If you don’t, then there’s something about the Lord that you don’t like. Look at past prophecies of who you are and declare them during this month. They will be like seeds you sow which will bring a great harvest in October (Feast of Tabernacles). Declare, “Lord, I am your child. You have called me. You have a greater destiny for me than I imagine. I declare this because I want all your plans and desires for me to come to fruition.”
5. The month of the letter chet [ח], which means “light radiating from your eyes.” The devil tries to put this light out. Chet is also tied to the number “8,” which signifies new beginnings; it also is referred to as the letter of “life,” but can also mean “sin.” Through this letter, God is showing us that we can, and must, choose correctly so we don’t fall into negativity. See Isaiah 42:6 [10] and Revelation 1:14 [11]. Declare, “Lord your fire is burning in me. It’s your fire inside me that causes my eyes to shine with your light and life.”
6. The “filmstrip” month. Take time to look at yourself. If you keep going the way you are, how will you end up? Therefore, stop and make any necessary adjustments. Ask the Lord to show you how you might end up if you aren’t careful to walk with Him. Declare, “Lord, you are faithful to show all areas that need to change and you will reveal them at a time when I can successfully deal with them.”
7. The month where we must allow ourselves to be soft and vulnerable to the Lord. This month is linked with the constellation of the crab. Our shell must be removed so that we are vulnerable. If you don’t allow yourself to be vulnerable, you will become hardened and won’t be able to enter into the next stage of growth. Ask the Lord to remove any hardness or shell from you. Declare, “Lord, when adversity arises, I choose not to be stubborn and withdraw, but instead will quickly look to you.”
8. A month to guard your heart—what you feel and think, as well as your eyes—what you allow yourself to see. “Behold, I set before you today a blessing and a curse” (Deut. 11:26). See also Deuteronomy 30:15, which states, “I have set before you today life and good, death and evil.” Declare, “I choose life.”
9. The month of the right hand—the aligning covenant. See Song of Solomon 5:2–12. Remember your covenants—the right hand has to do with covenants and relationships. Ask the Lord for a new level of intimacy with Him. We have just come through the month of Pentecost, which was about aligning. Now watch for those the Lord brings to align with you to move you ahead into your destiny. Declare, “The more I come into intimacy/friendship with the Lord, the better my covenants with people will be.”
(This material comes from notes taken from a series of lectures [on CD] given by Chuck Pierce [Glory of Zion])
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References
[1] “Then your light will shine like the sunrise; your restoration will quickly arrive; your godly behavior will go before you, and the Lord’s splendor will be your rear guard” (Isa. 58:8).
[2] “In the darkness a light shines for the godly, for each one who is merciful, compassionate, and just” (Ps. 112:4).
[3] “But the wise will shine like the brightness of the heavenly expanse. And those bringing many to righteousness will be like the stars forever and ever” (Dan. 12:3).
[4] “It lasted until the ninth day of the fourth month of Zedekiah’s eleventh year. On that day they broke through the city walls” (Jer. 39:2).
[5] “In the thirtieth year, on the fifth day of the fourth month, while I was among the exiles at the Kebar River, the heavens opened and I saw a divine vision” (Ezek. 1:1).
[6] “While God confirmed their witness with signs and wonders and various miracles and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will” (Heb. 2:4).
[7] “Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might and the beginning of my strength, outstanding in dignity, outstanding in power. You are destructive like water and will not excel, for you got on your father’s bed, then you defiled it—he got on my couch!” (Gen. 49:3–4).
[8] “When the people saw that Moses delayed in coming down from the mountain, they gathered around Aaron and said to him, ‘Get up, make us gods that will go before us. As for this fellow Moses, the man who brought us up from the land of Egypt, we do not know what has become of him!’” (Exod. 32:1).
[9] “And He has exalted the horn of His people, the praise of all His saints—of the children of Israel, a people near to Him. Praise the Lord!” (Ps. 148:14).
[10] “I, the Lord, officially commission you; I take hold of your hand. I protect you and make you a covenant mediator for people, and a light to the nations” (Isa. 42:6).
[111] “His head and hair were as white as wool, even as white as snow, and his eyes were like a fiery flame” (Rev. 1:14).
May 31 - June 29, 2022
Blessings for the Hebrew Month of Sivan
Sivan—The Third Month of the Hebrew Year 5782
May 31–June 29, 2022
The Month of Covenant and Blessing
—Sometimes Called the “Businessperson’s Month”
Sivan—The Third Month of the Hebrew Year 5782
May 31–June 29, 2022
The Month of Covenant and Blessing
—Sometimes Called the “Businessperson’s Month”
In Acts 2, He poured the Holy Spirit upon them. There should never ever be any question that God wants to bless His people in every way: spiritually, physically, emotionally, relationally, and financially. This all hinges on the covenant He has made with us. We can’t earn it. We can only receive it by faith by aligning with Him. This covenant began with Abraham. On Mt. Sinai, God then entered into covenant with Israel as a nation (Exod. 19–20). And through His death and resurrection, Jesus instituted a far better covenant (Heb. 7:22) [1].
The Lord is pouring out a new anointing on His people so they can be used in the great harvest we are now entering. It’s not just about souls being saved—it’s also about the continual increase of the kingdom of God in every area of society. Expect great outpouring! It’s what God wants for you.
Sivan
1. The month of Zebulun. The “businessperson’s month” and the month of Pentecost (June 5–6). God wants us to learn about prosperity. Genesis 49:13 states, “Zebulun shall dwell by the haven of the sea; He shall become a haven for ships, and his border shall adjoin Sidon.” Deuteronomy 33:19 states, “For they shall partake of the abundance of the seas and of treasures hidden in the sand.” We must conquer any mindset that God does not want us to have prosperity. We must also defeat the mindset that it is we who earn our money, or that we earn our living by our own efforts. Yes, work is part of our ministry and “the sweat of [one’s] brow” came about because of the fall of Adam (Gen. 3:19) [2], but God wants us to know it is He who gives us the power to obtain wealth (Deut. 8:18) [3]. Thinking that our success is because of our own efforts actually puts us under a curse—not blessing (Jer. 17:5–6) [4].
2. A month of giving, and a month to review your giving processes. Leviticus 23:16 states, “Count fifty days to the day after the seventh Sabbath; then you shall offer a new grain offering to the Lord.” Offerings can be money, time, or service. Ask the Holy Spirit to direct your special offering during Pentecost season.
3. A month of receiving new boundaries or new fields. Not only is God pouring out new anointing, but along with that comes new assignments and fields. Expect some old ministries to be shut down and be replaced with new ones.
4. A month to be merciful. In John 8, the Pharisees wanted to stone the woman caught in adultery, but Jesus forgave her. There will be times when you have to deliberately choose to be merciful.
5. A month of alignment (Moses, Miriam, Aaron). Along with new anointing and new fields come new alignments and connections.
6. This is a key month of Sabbath. Pentecost (June 5–6) is called the Feast of Weeks because it is seven weeks (fifty days) after the Feast of Firstfruits and Jesus’s resurrection. Note that “7” is the number of completion/perfection. At Pentecost, God gives the following: 1) new provision, 2) new revelation, and 3) new anointing and power. We need a new level of all of these to do and complete the new assignments He is giving us.
7. The month of the Hebrew letter zayin [ז]—receiving mercy to complete certain things. One assignment the Lord has given me/us is to activate people not just to prophesy, but also to heal the sick and release miracles. I should expect more grace/help from Him than ever. You should too.
8. Zayin means both “the sword” and “sustenance or nourishment.” Note how the word of God is both the sword of the spirit and the bread of life. Soon we will have finished counting the omer—focusing for fifty days on how “man lives by every word that comes out of the mouth of God” (Matt. 4:4). Thus, we will now find that the word is a sword breaking us into victory.
9. The month to see clearly. Declare that heaven’s window is over you. The Lord wants us to see. Ask Him to enable you to see. Activate seeing pictures and visions.
10. The month of the constellation Gemini (or the two tablets). The law had to come twice because of Moses’s failure. Isn’t it good to know that we can fail and God still comes through for us because of His mercy.
11. The “wedding month.” Read Song of Solomon 6:3 [5]. The whole point of the Lord giving the law at Sinai was to enter into covenant with His people. It’s like marriage—becoming one with Him. All that He has is ours. All that we have is His.
12. Jacob or Esau month—good inclination or evil inclination. We have to remember that there is an evil as well as a godly inheritance. You choose the one you want. Let’s be sure to choose the godly inheritance.
13. A month of “cause” rather than “effect.” Become a catalyst that develops into a “cause.” “Effects” will come later. This means it’s time to sow seeds. Talk about the goodness of God as much as you can and soon you will see great harvest.
14. A month to continue on in God’s way, instead of taking a wrong path. If necessary, choose against your emotions. Stay out of negativity and conflict. We don’t want to cause the angels to leave. “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your going out, and Issachar in your tents! They shall call the peoples to the mountain; there they shall offer sacrifices of righteousness; for they shall partake of the abundance of the seas and of treasures hidden in the sand” (Deut. 33:18–19).
15. The month to go from one level of strength to the next.
16. It's a month to connect your speech to your “walk.” Declare your speech and “walk” are connected. If you talk the talk then you must walk the walk. The more you talk about the goodness of God, the more victory you will see in your life.
Don’t let the Western mindset fragment your thinking. God is moving through—not disconnecting—the months. He is tying each month into the next. Gather wisdom and move forward. This is the way not to waste the blessings of the previous months. God’s power can restore things quickly. Once you get moving in God’s timing, you move into and begin to see restoration and acceleration. Restoration will double, quadruple, or septuple as quickly as what you wasted. Don’t give up on people who have made a mess. God can rebuild. They rebuilt the wall in fifty-two days.
(This material comes from notes taken from a series of lectures given by Chuck Pierce [Glory of Zion].
References
[1] “By so much more Jesus has become a surety of a better covenant” (Heb. 7:22).
[2] “In the sweat of your face you shall eat bread till you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken; for dust you are, and to dust you shall return” (Gen. 3:19).
[3] “And you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day” (Deut. 8:18).
[4] “Thus says the Lord: ‘Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, whose heart departs from the Lord. For he shall be like a shrub in the desert, and shall not see when good comes, but shall inhabit the parched places in the wilderness, in a salt land which is not inhabited’” (Jer. 17:5–6).
[5] “I am my beloved’s, and my beloved is mine. He feeds his flock among the lilies” (Song of Sol. 6:3).
The Lord is pouring out a new anointing on His people so they can be used in the great harvest we are now entering. It’s not just about souls being saved—it’s also about the continual increase of the kingdom of God in every area of society. Expect great outpouring! It’s what God wants for you.
Sivan
1. The month of Zebulun. The “businessperson’s month” and the month of Pentecost (June 5–6). God wants us to learn about prosperity. Genesis 49:13 states, “Zebulun shall dwell by the haven of the sea; He shall become a haven for ships, and his border shall adjoin Sidon.” Deuteronomy 33:19 states, “For they shall partake of the abundance of the seas and of treasures hidden in the sand.” We must conquer any mindset that God does not want us to have prosperity. We must also defeat the mindset that it is we who earn our money, or that we earn our living by our own efforts. Yes, work is part of our ministry and “the sweat of [one’s] brow” came about because of the fall of Adam (Gen. 3:19) [2], but God wants us to know it is He who gives us the power to obtain wealth (Deut. 8:18) [3]. Thinking that our success is because of our own efforts actually puts us under a curse—not blessing (Jer. 17:5–6) [4].
2. A month of giving, and a month to review your giving processes. Leviticus 23:16 states, “Count fifty days to the day after the seventh Sabbath; then you shall offer a new grain offering to the Lord.” Offerings can be money, time, or service. Ask the Holy Spirit to direct your special offering during Pentecost season.
3. A month of receiving new boundaries or new fields. Not only is God pouring out new anointing, but along with that comes new assignments and fields. Expect some old ministries to be shut down and be replaced with new ones.
4. A month to be merciful. In John 8, the Pharisees wanted to stone the woman caught in adultery, but Jesus forgave her. There will be times when you have to deliberately choose to be merciful.
5. A month of alignment (Moses, Miriam, Aaron). Along with new anointing and new fields come new alignments and connections.
6. This is a key month of Sabbath. Pentecost (June 5–6) is called the Feast of Weeks because it is seven weeks (fifty days) after the Feast of Firstfruits and Jesus’s resurrection. Note that “7” is the number of completion/perfection. At Pentecost, God gives the following: 1) new provision, 2) new revelation, and 3) new anointing and power. We need a new level of all of these to do and complete the new assignments He is giving us.
7. The month of the Hebrew letter zayin [ז]—receiving mercy to complete certain things. One assignment the Lord has given me/us is to activate people not just to prophesy, but also to heal the sick and release miracles. I should expect more grace/help from Him than ever. You should too.
8. Zayin means both “the sword” and “sustenance or nourishment.” Note how the word of God is both the sword of the spirit and the bread of life. Soon we will have finished counting the omer—focusing for fifty days on how “man lives by every word that comes out of the mouth of God” (Matt. 4:4). Thus, we will now find that the word is a sword breaking us into victory.
9. The month to see clearly. Declare that heaven’s window is over you. The Lord wants us to see. Ask Him to enable you to see. Activate seeing pictures and visions.
10. The month of the constellation Gemini (or the two tablets). The law had to come twice because of Moses’s failure. Isn’t it good to know that we can fail and God still comes through for us because of His mercy.
11. The “wedding month.” Read Song of Solomon 6:3 [5]. The whole point of the Lord giving the law at Sinai was to enter into covenant with His people. It’s like marriage—becoming one with Him. All that He has is ours. All that we have is His.
12. Jacob or Esau month—good inclination or evil inclination. We have to remember that there is an evil as well as a godly inheritance. You choose the one you want. Let’s be sure to choose the godly inheritance.
13. A month of “cause” rather than “effect.” Become a catalyst that develops into a “cause.” “Effects” will come later. This means it’s time to sow seeds. Talk about the goodness of God as much as you can and soon you will see great harvest.
14. A month to continue on in God’s way, instead of taking a wrong path. If necessary, choose against your emotions. Stay out of negativity and conflict. We don’t want to cause the angels to leave. “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your going out, and Issachar in your tents! They shall call the peoples to the mountain; there they shall offer sacrifices of righteousness; for they shall partake of the abundance of the seas and of treasures hidden in the sand” (Deut. 33:18–19).
15. The month to go from one level of strength to the next.
16. It's a month to connect your speech to your “walk.” Declare your speech and “walk” are connected. If you talk the talk then you must walk the walk. The more you talk about the goodness of God, the more victory you will see in your life.
Don’t let the Western mindset fragment your thinking. God is moving through—not disconnecting—the months. He is tying each month into the next. Gather wisdom and move forward. This is the way not to waste the blessings of the previous months. God’s power can restore things quickly. Once you get moving in God’s timing, you move into and begin to see restoration and acceleration. Restoration will double, quadruple, or septuple as quickly as what you wasted. Don’t give up on people who have made a mess. God can rebuild. They rebuilt the wall in fifty-two days.
(This material comes from notes taken from a series of lectures given by Chuck Pierce [Glory of Zion].
References
[1] “By so much more Jesus has become a surety of a better covenant” (Heb. 7:22).
[2] “In the sweat of your face you shall eat bread till you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken; for dust you are, and to dust you shall return” (Gen. 3:19).
[3] “And you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day” (Deut. 8:18).
[4] “Thus says the Lord: ‘Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, whose heart departs from the Lord. For he shall be like a shrub in the desert, and shall not see when good comes, but shall inhabit the parched places in the wilderness, in a salt land which is not inhabited’” (Jer. 17:5–6).
[5] “I am my beloved’s, and my beloved is mine. He feeds his flock among the lilies” (Song of Sol. 6:3).
May 2 - May 30, 2022
Blessings for the Hebrew Month of Iyar
Iyar—The Second Month of the Hebrew Year 5782
May 2–May 30, 2022; Counting the Omer (Days 16–45)
Be Sure to Understand the Times—We Are Newly Anointed and Have Crossed into Harvest!
Iyar—The Second Month of the Hebrew Year 5782
May 2–May 30, 2022; Counting the Omer (Days 16–45)
Be Sure to Understand the Times—We Are Newly Anointed and Have Crossed into Harvest!
1. Counting the Omer (49 Days to Pentecost—see Leviticus 23:15–21). The Israelites were told to count for 49 days. This would bring them to the time of the wheat harvest and the Feast of Pentecost. What is so important about counting? God wanted them to change their thinking. They had been set free from slavery and now were His people. We too have been set free from sin and death by Jesus. Likewise, we’re not merely “slaves who have been set free,” but we truly need to know He is leading us with purpose. We are His ekklesia.
2. The Issachar month. See 1 Chronicles 12:32, which states, “The sons of Issachar who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do.” Compare this with Ephesians 5:15–17 which enjoins us to understand our times [1]. This year’s Passover (2022) was historic. We crossed over into new anointing for great harvest.
3. The month of radiance, where light increases (the days are getting longer). Just as natural light increases during the spring, see that God wants to give you more revelation about yourself and your circumstances. God wants us to shine. This is the time of Isaiah 60:1 [2]. We are rising and shining because the light of the Lord’s glory is shining on us.
4. The month linked with natural healing. We should expect that God will heal some through natural means. Exodus 15:26 states, “I am God, your healer [Jehovah Rapha].” A good “activation” or exercise this month is to bring any long-standing illness or weakness before the Lord daily this month. Watch for healing that will have happened by the month’s end.
5. A month where you will see your snares. Why did the Israelites fall so easily into the snare of murmuring and complaining? When a crisis arose, instead of expecting a fresh miracle, they quickly fell into fear and unbelief and voiced it with murmuring. The main issue was they wouldn’t change their thinking. In a crisis, they always reverted back to a slave’s mindset and felt that God wasn’t involved. So be sure to know the truth—we are His people and have an everlasting covenant with Him. He has anointed us and we have crossed into great harvest. Be sure to think that way. Proverbs 23:7 states, “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.”
6. The month of the Hebrew letter “vav” [ו]. This is a month that links the Month of Redemption and the Month of Giving. (If you move correctly during this month, the rest of the year connects properly.) Your prosperity is linked with this month. Definitely ask the Lord for what gift you should bring him. Remember, each of the three feasts is a time of special giving. We read, “Three times a year all your males shall appear before the Lord your God in the place which He chooses: at the Feast of Unleavened Bread, at the Feast of Weeks, and at the Feast of Tabernacles; and they shall not appear before the Lord empty-handed” (Deut. 16:16).
7. The month of the constellation of Taurus, the bull. Look and observe introspectively to find a place of improvement so that strength manifests. Don’t get discouraged and stop when you discover weaknesses. Remember the Lord has made you strong (like the bull/ox) and you can keep moving ahead. The gospel of Mark is symbolized by the ox, and it emphasizes Jesus as servant. One of the easiest ways to keep moving ahead is by continuing to serve.
8. A month to deal with your soul (mind, will, and emotions). Make sure these three things—mind, will, and emotions—are aligned with God. One way of keeping them aligned is through our speech. Be careful to use words that release grace (Eph. 4:29) [3].
9. A month to understand secrets (Issachar). Thank God that He will show you keys of healing, keys of advancement, and keys to handle complicated situations. Also remember that “the secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him (or He confides in those who fear Him)” (Ps. 25:14).
10. The month of thought. God permeates the mind (the thinking process of the heart). If our emotions are wrong, we won’t be able to think clearly. God will send healing as we choose not to murmur and complain. We will find Him putting His thoughts into our minds.
11. A month of spiritual advice. We need to be prophetic during this time. If we don’t exercise our gifts, somebody else will. Prophesy regularly this month.
12. The month of conscience (will, emotions, thought processes, and adrenaline processing. Fear affects us. God starts dealing with our consciences). The conscience is a window between spirit and soul. A clean conscience helps us with revelation. “I thank God, whom I serve with a pure conscience, as my forefathers did, as without ceasing I remember you in my prayers night and day” (2 Tim. 1:3, emphasis added). A clean conscience helps us with revelation. We are cleansed by the blood of Jesus. “How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?” (Heb. 9:14). Let’s let this month be a time of much healing.
(Note: The source material comes from notes taken from a series of lectures [on CD] given by Chuck Pierce [Glory of Zion].
References
[1] “See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is” (Eph. 5:15–17).
[2] “Arise, shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you” (Isa. 60:1).
[3] “Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers” (Eph. 4:29).
2. The Issachar month. See 1 Chronicles 12:32, which states, “The sons of Issachar who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do.” Compare this with Ephesians 5:15–17 which enjoins us to understand our times [1]. This year’s Passover (2022) was historic. We crossed over into new anointing for great harvest.
3. The month of radiance, where light increases (the days are getting longer). Just as natural light increases during the spring, see that God wants to give you more revelation about yourself and your circumstances. God wants us to shine. This is the time of Isaiah 60:1 [2]. We are rising and shining because the light of the Lord’s glory is shining on us.
4. The month linked with natural healing. We should expect that God will heal some through natural means. Exodus 15:26 states, “I am God, your healer [Jehovah Rapha].” A good “activation” or exercise this month is to bring any long-standing illness or weakness before the Lord daily this month. Watch for healing that will have happened by the month’s end.
5. A month where you will see your snares. Why did the Israelites fall so easily into the snare of murmuring and complaining? When a crisis arose, instead of expecting a fresh miracle, they quickly fell into fear and unbelief and voiced it with murmuring. The main issue was they wouldn’t change their thinking. In a crisis, they always reverted back to a slave’s mindset and felt that God wasn’t involved. So be sure to know the truth—we are His people and have an everlasting covenant with Him. He has anointed us and we have crossed into great harvest. Be sure to think that way. Proverbs 23:7 states, “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.”
6. The month of the Hebrew letter “vav” [ו]. This is a month that links the Month of Redemption and the Month of Giving. (If you move correctly during this month, the rest of the year connects properly.) Your prosperity is linked with this month. Definitely ask the Lord for what gift you should bring him. Remember, each of the three feasts is a time of special giving. We read, “Three times a year all your males shall appear before the Lord your God in the place which He chooses: at the Feast of Unleavened Bread, at the Feast of Weeks, and at the Feast of Tabernacles; and they shall not appear before the Lord empty-handed” (Deut. 16:16).
7. The month of the constellation of Taurus, the bull. Look and observe introspectively to find a place of improvement so that strength manifests. Don’t get discouraged and stop when you discover weaknesses. Remember the Lord has made you strong (like the bull/ox) and you can keep moving ahead. The gospel of Mark is symbolized by the ox, and it emphasizes Jesus as servant. One of the easiest ways to keep moving ahead is by continuing to serve.
8. A month to deal with your soul (mind, will, and emotions). Make sure these three things—mind, will, and emotions—are aligned with God. One way of keeping them aligned is through our speech. Be careful to use words that release grace (Eph. 4:29) [3].
9. A month to understand secrets (Issachar). Thank God that He will show you keys of healing, keys of advancement, and keys to handle complicated situations. Also remember that “the secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him (or He confides in those who fear Him)” (Ps. 25:14).
10. The month of thought. God permeates the mind (the thinking process of the heart). If our emotions are wrong, we won’t be able to think clearly. God will send healing as we choose not to murmur and complain. We will find Him putting His thoughts into our minds.
11. A month of spiritual advice. We need to be prophetic during this time. If we don’t exercise our gifts, somebody else will. Prophesy regularly this month.
12. The month of conscience (will, emotions, thought processes, and adrenaline processing. Fear affects us. God starts dealing with our consciences). The conscience is a window between spirit and soul. A clean conscience helps us with revelation. “I thank God, whom I serve with a pure conscience, as my forefathers did, as without ceasing I remember you in my prayers night and day” (2 Tim. 1:3, emphasis added). A clean conscience helps us with revelation. We are cleansed by the blood of Jesus. “How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?” (Heb. 9:14). Let’s let this month be a time of much healing.
(Note: The source material comes from notes taken from a series of lectures [on CD] given by Chuck Pierce [Glory of Zion].
References
[1] “See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is” (Eph. 5:15–17).
[2] “Arise, shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you” (Isa. 60:1).
[3] “Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers” (Eph. 4:29).
April 2 - May 1, 2022
Blessings for the Hebrew Month of Nissan
Nissan—The First Hebrew Month of 5782
April 2–May 1, 2022
Crossing Over—The Surest and Easiest Way Is with Praise!
Nissan—The First Hebrew Month of 5782
April 2–May 1, 2022
Crossing Over—The Surest and Easiest Way Is with Praise!
Nissan is the first month of the Hebrew year and is the beginning of the redemption cycle, preparing us for the seventh month when the Hebrew year changes. Nissan contains Passover (April 15), the Feast of Unleavened Bread (April 16–22), and the Feast of Firstfruits (April 17–18).
Nissan can also be thought of as a time of crossing over. The Israelites crossed the Red Sea during Nissan. Forty years later, Joshua led the Israelites across the Jordan River—also during Nissan. In particular this year, 2022, is a time of crossing over and is a crossing over with the Lord into a time of great harvest. We could say that since Passover 2020, God has begun a time of “reset” for His people. Many prophets worldwide were more-or-less unanimous in their view that a major shift and time of preparation had begun. Many also felt that around Passover 2022 would be the time of crossing over into the great end time harvest. That time is now.
So what are the keys for crossing over? Nissan is connected to the tribe of Judah. Judah means “praise.” Also Judah goes first. In order to cross over, we will have to do it with praise.
Blessings for Nissan (sometimes referred to as Aviv)
1. This is the first of the months and the beginning of the redemption cycle (Exod. 12:1–2 [1]). It’s also the first month when we can—and should—announce and keep declaring there is a new beginning in Canada and that the time of harvest is here!
2. It is also the month of the tribe of Judah. Judah goes first—first into warfare (see Judges 1:2 [2]; 20:18 [3]), and also first when moving to a new place. Judah was the first tribe in the order of procession when Israel moved in the wilderness (Num. 10:14 [4]). Judah also means “praise.” Praise is what will enable us to actually “cross over” into the new God has for us.
3. The month in which spring often starts; the beginning of the month of direct light. Declare your light is getting brighter. (See Isaiah 60; Luke 2:32 [5]; Isaiah 49:6 [6]; and Acts 26:18 [7].) Declare His light is shining even in the places that have been dark until now.
4. Month of Passover (starts on the 14th of Nissan, April 15–16). Passover is designed to help us enter into a richer experience of our great salvation in Jesus. We do this by examining the first Passover. Note the following things:
-Deliverance. Israel was set free from Egypt. We need to remember and thank the Lord for where we came from. Peter was delivered from prison during Passover week (Acts 12). Expect a new level of deliverance.
-A time of crossing over (first the Red Sea in Exodus 14, and then the Jordan River in Joshua 4–5). This year we’ll cross over into a harvest like something the church has never quite seen before.
-Reproach is being rolled away (Josh. 5:9 [8]). Any old sense of failure that is still a part of our identities that is allowed to remain will hinder us. Jesus wants to roll that off of us. And remember, praise is the key. As you praise Him, old reproaches will roll off and away.
-New provision (Exod. 12:35–36 [9]; Josh. 5:10–12 [10]). Each Passover is a time when the Lord wants to bless us with new provision. Look for it. Expect it!
5. The month of redemption. (A price has been paid for you to be set free from each one of your “prisons.”) Read Ruth, and see how Boaz bought back the property that had been lost for Ruth and Naomi, and how this brought Ruth into her destiny. Declare all is being unlocked and that you are moving into your destiny. Jesus has bought back your destiny.
6. The month of the beginning of miracles. See Nehemiah 2:1 [11] and Esther 3:7 [12]. In both cases, the miraculous chain of events was set into motion during Nissan.
7. The month that sets the course for your future. The Lord wants the whole year to be one of victory, advance, and increase. Set the course by being strong in praise.
8. The annual renewal of God’s plan. Every year, the spirit of God needs to blow on you during this month. Ask the Holy Spirit to blow upon you for refreshing, for new revelation, and for a quickened understanding of what God is doing in this new season.
9. Linked to the constellation Aries (the ram or the lamb). Jesus is the lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29 [13]). God provided a ram for Abraham to sacrifice instead of Isaac. He is Jehovah Jireh and God will provide (Gen. 22:14 [14]). Expect unusual sources of provision.
10. The month kings go to war; the new year for kings. God wants to “expand” you. Declare that plans and new beginnings shall begin to take place. Many of us have gone through a three-day fast during the past few months. Now you will see the results of it.
11. The month of speech. If you speak negatively during this month, it will adversely affect you three to four months later. The seeds of negativity take root and will pull you backward. Conversely, your positive confessions should “grab the wind” and change the atmosphere. (See 1 Peter 3:9 [15]; 1 Samuel 1:17 [16]; 2:20–21 [17].)
12. The “controller month.” Put your best foot forward. You need to assess both where you are at and where you are going.
13. The month where you need to “learn to fish.” If you can’t pay your taxes, pull a coin out of a fish’s mouth. Let the Lord give you new and unusual means of supply. (See Matt. 17:27 [18].)
14. You must step forward. Don’t wait and hold back. Move ahead confidently in God. Numbers 33:3 (AMP) says, “The Israelites went out [of Egypt] with a high hand and triumphantly.”
(Note: The source material comes from notes taken from a series of lectures [on CD] given by Chuck Pierce [Glory of Zion].
References
[1] “Now the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, saying, ‘This month shall be your beginning of months; it shall be the first month of the year to you’” (Exod. 12:1–2).
[2] “And the Lord said, ‘Judah shall go up. Indeed I have delivered the land into his hand’” (Judg. 1:2).
[3] “Then the children of Israel arose and went up to the house of God to inquire of God. They said, ‘Which of us shall go up first to battle against the children of Benjamin?’ The Lord said, ‘Judah first!’” (Judg. 20:18).